- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Inflation drops to 4.06% from 5.44%
The consumer price inflation has dropped in the last fiscal year 2024/25. According to the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Sunday, annual average consumer price inflation stood a
Locals, politicians oppose asphalt plant near historic temple in Panchkhal
Strong public opposition has erupted against the proposed construction of an asphalt batching plant in Panchkhal Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk district, with residents, political leaders, and environmental activists raising serious concerns ab
Abhi Subedi and Dr. Arun Gupto to take part in dialogue
The second edition of Shangri-la Sambad is set to feature professors Dr. Abhi Subedi and Dr. Arun Gupto for a dialogue on the title ‘Theatrical Performances and Theories’. After the dialogue, a poetry recitation session will also take place.
Experts study avocado farming problems in Dhankuta
A team of agricultural scientists, including foreign experts, has reached Dhankuta to look into problems affecting avocado farming. With avocado cultivation expanding
Family of Bipin Joshi meets President Paudel
Bipin Joshi’s mother, Padma Joshi and his sister Pushpa Joshi met with President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday. Joshi, a student from Mahendranagar, was taken hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas in October 2023.
Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa
Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed South Africa by 276 runs in a record-breaking third and final one-day international on Sunday in Mackay. The hosts were play
Nepal Art and Culture Festival from September 5
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Nepal Art Council (NAC), in collaboration with all four metropolitan cities of the Kathmandu Valley, are set to organise the first-ever Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025.
Gaza kids suffer from extreme malnutrition
Not long after Texas surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel arrived at a Gaza City hospital in early August, a 17-year-old was brought in with gunshot wounds to both legs and one hand, sustained when he went to collect food at an aid site.
Minister Pandey stresses budget exec ution
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey has directed the ministry and its subordinate bodies to focus fully on implementing the budget of the current Fiscal Year 2025/26, even if it means recruiting additional technical manpower.
Barca complete late comeback win in Liga
Barcelona fought back from two goals down at newly-promoted Levante to win 3-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position. First-half goals by Iva
KIFF announces ‘Film Story Bank’ competition
The ‘Film Story Bank’ competition under the 3rd Karnali International Film Festival (KIFF) was formally announced in Kathmandu recently. Festival Director Chakra Bahadur Chand s
Changed Tune On Immigrants
Obtaining citizenship in the United States will be an additional onerous proposition. Two months ago, President Donald Trump declared that no one would automatically be eligible for American citizenship merely by being born in the coun
Gandaki Ahead In Revamping Administration
Despite being an important component of the federal system of governance, provinces in Nepal have not been as efficient and effective in their functioning as envisioned because of persisting political instability, leading to frequent changes i
Gender Gap In Eye Care
Gender inequality in access to health care has become a stark reality these days. According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), out of 1.1 billion people worldwide who experience vision impairment, 609 milli
Integrate Informal Economy
Nepal’s economy continues to reel from slow growth, largely due to the weak manufacturing. The productive sector is still underdeveloped. As a result, it cannot engage a large number of workers entering the labour market every year. O
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